IllustrationCAR LOST ALL DRIVING FUNCTION WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. IT BASICALLY DIED. THE SHIFTER ALWAYS SHOWS AN ERROR OF "NOT IN PARK" WHEN THE CAR IS IN FACT IN PARK.
2014 Ford Edge
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2014 Ford Edge do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 724.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
480–25K
5625–50K
5750–75K
2775–100K
34100–150K
9150K+
231 reports with mileage · 151 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes. Review the 57 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 56 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 56 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
14 crash reports0 fire reports6 injury reports
Power Train complaints
56 reportsTHE POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE GOING AROUND 75 MPH AND ON 3 LANES OF HEAVY MORNING COMMUTE TRAFFIC. WHEN THE POWER TRAIN LIGHT CAME ON, I LOST THE ABILITY TO USE THE GAS AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE. I DID HAVE THE ABILITY TO BRAKE. I HAD TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD QUICKLY DESPIT…
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THE POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE GOING AROUND 75 MPH AND ON 3 LANES OF HEAVY MORNING COMMUTE TRAFFIC. WHEN THE POWER TRAIN LIGHT CAME ON, I LOST THE ABILITY TO USE THE GAS AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE. I DID HAVE THE ABILITY TO BRAKE. I HAD TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD QUICKLY DESPITE THE HEAVY TRAFFIC. I STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON. ONCE TURNING OFF AND ON, THE POWER TRAIN LIGHT WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. THE CAUSE OF THE FAULT IN UNKNOWN.
WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT DISPLAYS THE "TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK" LIGHT. WHEN THIS DISPLAYS YOU CANNOT LOCK DOORS PROPERLY. THE ONLY WAY TO ADJUST THIS IS TO EITHER TAP THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON FOR STANDARD DRIVE OR RESTART AND KILL THE CAR. SOMETIMES IT WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING OFF AND ON SI…
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WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT DISPLAYS THE "TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK" LIGHT. WHEN THIS DISPLAYS YOU CANNOT LOCK DOORS PROPERLY. THE ONLY WAY TO ADJUST THIS IS TO EITHER TAP THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON FOR STANDARD DRIVE OR RESTART AND KILL THE CAR. SOMETIMES IT WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING OFF AND ON SINCE 30,000 MILES BUT OUT OF THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY. I AM BEING TOLD THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE SHIFTER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM . THEY ALSO TELL ME IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR.
WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT DOES NOT REGISTER THE PARK POSITION. AFTER TURNING IT OFF IT PULLED FORWARD, BUT NORMALLY IT WILL STAY PARKED. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE PARK NOT ENGAGING, BUT IT IS BIGGER THAN 5 MB. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS, WILL BE TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER TRAIN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CRAIN FORD OF LITTLE ROCK (4601 COLONEL GLENN PLAZA DR., LITTLE ROCK, AR 72210) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER TRAIN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CRAIN FORD OF LITTLE ROCK (4601 COLONEL GLENN PLAZA DR., LITTLE ROCK, AR 72210) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS NOT PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,450.
ON APRIL 3, 2018, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2014 FORD EDGE. AS SHE WAS ENTERING A CURVE AT 35 MPH, THE 'LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON' AND SHE IMMEDIATELY LOST THE CAPABILITY TO EASILY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN RAPIDLY. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS NOT ON A FREEWAY OR SHE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED …
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ON APRIL 3, 2018, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2014 FORD EDGE. AS SHE WAS ENTERING A CURVE AT 35 MPH, THE 'LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON' AND SHE IMMEDIATELY LOST THE CAPABILITY TO EASILY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN RAPIDLY. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS NOT ON A FREEWAY OR SHE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. SHE REALIZED THAT EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, THE GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT WORK. I CALLED PLANET FORD IN HOUSTON WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR AND I ROUTINELY HAVE THE CAR MAINTAINED. ANTHONY, THE QUICK LANE MANAGER, TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN. BY THEN, WE HAD CHECKED THE INTERNET FOR SIMILAR OCCURRENCES AND WE HAD FOUND THAT THERE HAD BEEN THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR REPORTS AND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS PAID BY FORD IN LAWSUITS. ANTHONY TOLD ME THAT HE WOULD FIX THE CAR AT NO COST AFTER I EXPLAINED THE DETAILS AND TOLD HIM THAT THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A 'RECALL ISSUE'. THEY HAD SERVICED THE CAR LESS ONE MONTH EARLIER. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10TH, I CALLED AND FOUND THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN MOVED TO THE REGULAR SERVICE AREA. IT STILL WAS NOT FIXED. BRAD ZOOK, THE SERVICE MANAGER, TOLD ME THAT I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR EVEN THOUGH I TOLD HIM THAT ANTHONY SAID IT WOULD BE FREE.LATER THAT DAY, IT WAS 'REPAIRED' AND WE PICKED UP THE CAR. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE 'ETB' WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT THE INTERNET REFERRED TO. I CALLED BRAD ON WEDNESDAY AND ASKED HOW THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM. HE SAID IT WAS A COMBINATION OF CODES (STRANGE) AND MY DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM. HOW DO I KNOW THAT THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN, OR SOME OTHER MALFUNCTION THAT WASN'T A RECALL, WILL HAPPEN NEXT!?
I HAVE INFREQUENT LINKAGE CONCERNS WHILE TRAVELING AT SLOWER SPEEDS USUALLY IN PARKING LOT TYPE TRAFFIC WHERE BRAKING AND LIGHT ACCELERATION ARE CONSTANT. AFTER COASTING, IN DRIVE, THERE IS A SLIGHT HESITATION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED, THEN A NOTICEABLE, SOMETIMES HARD, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION.
RIGHT FRONT AXLE FAILURE WARNING OF TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO A STOP. THERE WERE UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO A STOP. THERE WERE UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO WEHR FORD (11311 US-60 BUS, MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO 65711, (417) 926-3192) AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS SUBMITTED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT FORD COULD NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
CAR STOPPED RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF A RED LIGHT AND WHEN PUSHING THE GAS WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING AND WHEN PUT INTO PARK THE WHOLE CAR SHOOK REALLY BAD. HAD TO GET OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD SO THAT I WOULD NOT BE HIT FROM BEHIND.
Official recalls
320V692000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Nov 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
15V005000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Jan 9, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
14V393000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Jul 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE15020 · Wheel Separation
Opened May 20, 2015 · Closed Jan 4, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels:rim
On November 29, 2014, ODI received a complaint reporting the complete separation of an original equipment 22-inch alloy wheel rim mounted on the right front position of a model year 2014 Ford Edge vehicle (VOQ 10661278).The driver indicated that the right-front corner of the vehicle suddenly dropped while driving, causing the vehicle to go off the road to the right and into a field.The right-front wheel rim was found to have broken into two pieces. The owner said that there was no prior warning or wheel related problems with the vehicle. The vehicle had been driven approximately 8,500 miles at the time of the incident.On May 29, 2015 ODI sent an information request to Ford asking for detailed information related to the specific 22 inch alloy wheel used on the Edge as well as any peer vehicles which used the same type of wheel.On July 17, 2015 Ford provided ODI with the requested information. Ford's search showed that the single incident reported to ODI is the only instance of a wheel failure on the subject or peer vehicles.The failed wheel was sent to the National Transportation Service Board (NTSB) materials analysis laboratory for examination. The NTSB determined that the wheel failed because of a severe impact that caused a crack that rapidly propagated around the circumference of the wheel, The rim fracture surface had a predominantly rough appearance consistent with an overstress fracture (rapid fracture)There were no abnormalities or unique features associated with the fracture initiation site.Metallurgical analysis of the rim found that the material was within specification and no anomalies were identified that could have contributed to the failure.See the full NTSB report for more details.Based on the absence of additional failures and the results of the wheel material testing and failure analysis, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.The following VOQ is associated with this investigation: 10661278